School of Verona, 18th century
Carnival scene with figures in Commedia dell'Arte costumes eating spaghetti
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School of Verona, 18th century
Carnival scene with figures in Commedia dell'Arte costumes eating spaghetti
oil on canvas
unframed: 90.6 x 134.5 cm.; 35⅝ x 53 in.
framed: 108.5 x 149 cm.; 42¾ x 58⅝ in.
Depictions of scenes and characters from Commedia dell'Arte shows became a popular theme for Italian artists during the 18th century, made famous by the likes of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770) and Marco Marcola (1740–1793). This painting shows actors eating spaghetti in an Italian town (most likely Verona) and draws close comparison with examples by Marcola.1
1Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 July 2004, lots 330–332.
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